I got COPR, and now I am travelling to Canada on March 19th...So now I am not allowed to enter Canada as per the new Canada restrictions by Canada Government ?
Hi,
Unfortunately that seems to be true. I found this on the Facebook group for Express Entry and hope it helps:
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Permanent residence applicants who are in possession of a confirmation of permanent residence (COPR) and permanent resident visa (PRV) and inform us, by submitting a web form to IRCC, that they are unable to travel within the validity of their documentation should be processed as follows:
Valid COPR and PRV:
In an effort to reduce the number of cancelled COPRs and PRVs, IRCC will place a note in your file explaining that the applicant is unable to travel, and the file should be brought forward to the expiration date of the COPR and PRV. If the applicant informs IRCC that they can travel prior to the COPR and PRV expiration, they are encouraged to use their existing COPR and PRV to land.
Expired COPR and PRV: If the applicant informs IRCC via the web form that they were unable to travel after the expiration of their COPR and PRV, or if they were unable to travel prior to expiration, officers are instructed to re-open the application, and it should be brought forward for review in 90 days. once the applicant informs IRCC via the web form that they are able to travel, a re-opened application may be re-approved provided that the applicant and their family members, whether accompanying or not, have valid immigration medical examinations, criminal and security checks and passports.
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This is obviously an unfortunate situation but given what's going in the world, also a necessity. You should also reach out to the IRCC and confirm what's the process now. I actually received my passport and CoPR this Friday and fearing exactly a situation like this I decided to drive to Vancouver and completed my landing on Saturday. So I just about managed to get in. But I am lucky, I live in Seattle so I actually had the option to drive. There are several people who have to put their life on hold because of this. Hopefully the virus gets contained soon and the borders open once again. Till then, please don't lost heart, keep faith and please be safe.